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Origins of the Linford surname

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About the Linfords

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Where do most Linfords live?

In 1921, most Linfords lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Linfords

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,660 records for the Linford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Linfords most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Linford first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Linfords

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Linfords in 1921
Dressmaker

42

Living On Own Means

26

Laundress

25

Cotton Weaver

20

General Servant

19

Common Male occupations for Linfords in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

63

General Labourer

32

Farm Labourer

29

Carpenter

24

Bricklayer

23

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